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RIM officially announces the BlackBerry Porsche P’9981, a “luxurious modern Smartphone” that costs $2,000 (Video)

By on October 27, 2011 at 8:19am in Mobile News


Not to fond of the Bold 9900 and really want to stand out? You can easily jump on plane and take a flight to Dubai and pick up the newly announced BlackBerry Porsche P’9981. This will probably never be sold by a carrier in Canada, looks like an exclusive for Porche Design Stores and will be available later this year. Specs have this running BlackBerry 7 OS comes with custom Porsche fonts and redesigned icons, touchscreen display and a full QWERTY keyboard, brushed stainless steel case with a leather backing, 1GHz processor, 5 megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording, NFC.

Todd Wood, SVP of Industrial Design at RIM, said that “Our partnership is built on the same understanding of the unity of form and content. Porsche Design P’9981 is a luxurious modern Smartphone, combining excellent Porsche Design work and outstanding BlackBerry technology”.

Update: Apparently the Porsche P’9981 will cost $2000 (USD) and there’s a limited “restricted” amount for sale. Here’s a video compared to the Bold 9900.

So there you have it, the BlackBerry Porsche P’9981 could be yours!
Here’s the link to Air Canada to check flights.

Source: BBIN & Tbreak
Via: BerryReview
(Thanks Robert!)

Discussion

53 comments for “RIM officially announces the BlackBerry Porsche P’9981, a “luxurious modern Smartphone” that costs $2,000 (Video)”

  1. wow…..i never thought I’d say thats a hideous berry

    Posted by chall2k5 | October 27, 2011, 8:25 am
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  2. To those who ridiculed the bold 9780 refresh saying it needs a porche…well…there it is!

    Posted by Chris | October 27, 2011, 8:27 am
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    • This is only the first phone of the NEW and UPDATED RIM lineup for Q4, here is the rest:

      Seriously?? In a BB fashion they are even vague about how many is “limited edition”
      Maybe they will let you know in the Summer…or October… hold on, Feb 2012!

      9905: 9900 with a Screen protector pre-install (it is diferent from the original 9900, so it deserves a new model number)

      9906: With an Otter Case IN the box (9906b Pre-installed)

      9907: With “Bolde” instead of “Bold” engraved in the back

      9908: With “Blackberry 2011″ engraved ON the Box

      9909: With the “Official BB pack of Post-It”Charm

      9910: With the “official BB Bumper sticker” in the box

      9911: Bigger box, comes with a Playbook

      etc, etc,

      Posted by RIMlineup | October 27, 2011, 10:36 am

  3. How can their handsets actually get uglier with every new release, another week, another disappointment for RIM lol.

    Posted by Hilman | October 27, 2011, 8:28 am
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    • ..And that is why RIMM stock is at $20.4 with a $B10.7 Market Cap; Tim Hortons Market cap is $8B and one share is $50.

      Buyers and stock holders, are voting with their wallets; everyone is expressing their opinion and its not pretty.

      Posted by RIMlineup | October 27, 2011, 10:47 am

  4. That reminds me of the Motorola Q. And that’s not anything to be proud of. If that’s luxury, I’ll stay cheap.

    Posted by Wyred4Sound | October 27, 2011, 8:30 am
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  5. ugly

    Posted by jl | October 27, 2011, 8:30 am
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  6. Right on time for Halloween because that thing is scary looking.

    Posted by Peter B | October 27, 2011, 8:37 am
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  7. UGLY!!

    Posted by John mack | October 27, 2011, 8:44 am
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  8. Motorola Q look a like!

    Posted by mamasboy | October 27, 2011, 8:44 am
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  9. This phone has “douchbag” written all over it. Anyone that buys this phone probably looks in the mirror for an hour a day, wears a tonne of cologne, has their shirt collar popped up, has two bluetooth devices in each ear, listens to cheesy techno music loud, wears skinny jeans, and drives a convertible.

    Posted by Reggie Noble | October 27, 2011, 8:49 am
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    • also penis envy

      This phone is another sign that the company is in deep trouble. The think the marketing department needs a hair cut.

      Posted by tbr | October 27, 2011, 11:43 am

  10. Am I the only one who actually likes this design?! Its got a very motorola/industrial feel to it.

    Posted by mike | October 27, 2011, 8:55 am
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  11. Laughable.

    Posted by Steve | October 27, 2011, 8:55 am
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  12. ugly

    Posted by ram | October 27, 2011, 8:56 am
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  13. $2000.00?? Its ok Porsche I’ll just keep my Bold 9900.

    Posted by TheTigerTek | October 27, 2011, 8:56 am
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  14. This is the ugliest phone ever seen!

    Posted by Terry | October 27, 2011, 9:03 am
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  15. don’t knock it before you try it….. but by limited number of supply they probably mean limited number of people who are going to buy it..

    Posted by Gab | October 27, 2011, 9:12 am
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  16. Looks like Homer Simpsons brother may get fired again :-)

    Posted by Peter B | October 27, 2011, 9:12 am
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  17. I guess this one tactic they could try. If normal people won’t buy their phones then perhaps they can sell to vain people with more money than good sense.

    Posted by schultzter | October 27, 2011, 9:25 am
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  18. Reminds me of when the RAZR was $1200. Some people will buy anything that they think makes them look special or exclusive.

    Posted by Jon | October 27, 2011, 9:32 am
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  19. Its design reminds me one of the SE phones couple years ago… Can’t recall the name of it.

    Posted by max | October 27, 2011, 9:35 am
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  20. With a name like that why just a 1ghz VW engine?
    What a joke.

    Posted by Darren | October 27, 2011, 9:37 am
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  21. Once again proving that wealth is not synonymous with taste.

    Posted by Dewey | October 27, 2011, 9:41 am
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  22. [...] and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to the BlackBerry Porsche P’9981 — the ugliest BlackBerry I’ve seen in [...]

    Posted by kaakotech | This website is design to view, share, comment on technology news and tutorials across a blogroll making it easy to select and click your favorite insights. | October 27, 2011, 9:50 am
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  23. $2000 for a phone? What are they smoking at RIM?

    Posted by F Hamojo | October 27, 2011, 10:02 am
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    • This phone is not going to be marketed to Joe North American. There’s a reason it was debuted in Dubai…they’ll pay an exorbitant amount of money (i.e. $2000) to stand out and be different. They also love their BBs.

      Posted by Fatz | October 27, 2011, 3:12 pm

  24. Ridiculous

    Posted by GTP20 | October 27, 2011, 10:04 am
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    • ‘Ridonkulous’ more like.

      For 2 grand, it better know how to make me breakfast.

      Posted by saffant | October 27, 2011, 10:17 am

  25. [...] MobileSyrup reports that the device shown here will sell for “around $2,000,” and they’ll be [...]

    Posted by Porsche Design P’9981 BlackBerry provides a long-awaited design jolt, compensates for a lot | October 27, 2011, 10:22 am
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  26. [...] and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to the BlackBerry Porsche P’9981 — the ugliest BlackBerry I’ve seen in [...]

    Posted by BLACKBERRY PORSCHE P’9981 UNVEILED IN DUBAI – TECHCRUNCH » PORSCHE, P9981, BLACKBERRY, DESIGN, DUBAI, EVEN » TECHNOLOGY NEWSPAPER | October 27, 2011, 10:31 am
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  27. [...] khe cắm thẻ nhớ micro SD mở rộng, có sẵn NFC và chạy HĐH BlackBerry OS 7. Theo MobileSyrup, giá của máy dao động khoảng 2,000 USD, và sẽ có mặt tại các cửa hàng của [...]

    Posted by Lộ diện hình ảnh chính thức của BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 | October 27, 2011, 10:37 am
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  28. [...] imágenes de prensa Actualización 1: En MobileSyrup comentan que su precio rondará los 2.000 dólares y que, por si acaso habías tenido la peregrina idea de dudarlo, se tratará de una [...]

    Posted by Porsche Design P’9981 BlackBerry se presenta de manera oficial (¡Actualizada!) | October 27, 2011, 10:50 am
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  29. I think it looks kinda nice. The keyboard’s look ruins it though. Certainly not worth $2000 though!

    Posted by Anthony E. | October 27, 2011, 10:56 am
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  30. [...] MobileSyrup reports that the device shown here will sell for “around $2,000,” and they’ll be [...]

    Posted by HTC Rhyme review | DroidPad | October 27, 2011, 10:59 am
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  31. ..And that is why RIMM stock is at $20.4 with a $B10.7 Market Cap; Tim Hortons Market cap is $8B and one share is $50.

    What does Tim Horton have to do with anything? You’re comparing apples to zebras.

    And if RIMM declares a reverse 1:100 split and each stock is worth $2040 but market cap is still at $10B, would that change your opinion about what investors are saying?

    Posted by Blair | October 27, 2011, 10:59 am
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  32. Damn!! I JUST bought my Vertu and now this comes out. 2000$ so I can have an EXCLUSIVE pin sounds awesome. I’d pay 10000$ for this phone and have it gold plated and covered in swarovski crystals.

    Posted by Richie Rick | October 27, 2011, 11:15 am
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  33. [...] imá­ge­nes de prensaActua­li­za­ción 1: En Mobi­leSy­rup comen­tan que su pre­cio ron­dará los 2.000 dóla­res y que, por si acaso habías tenido la pere­grina idea de dudarlo, se tra­tará de una edi­ción [...]

    Posted by Porsche Design P’9981 BlackBerry se presenta de manera oficial (¡Actualizada!) | Cañafistol.net | October 27, 2011, 11:27 am
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  34. isn’t this the same country that want’s to monitor BBM’s and email’s?

    apparently all it takes is a flashy, exclusive and expensive phone to make them happy.

    Posted by andy c | October 27, 2011, 11:37 am
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  35. This phone isn’t marketed for this market, and for a good reason, we think it is ugly. But in Dubai and other arab countries, they might think that this is a status symbol as cars are over there. RIM is not that stupid and I am excited to see how this phone will sell overseas.

    Posted by phoneguy1 | October 27, 2011, 11:55 am
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  36. Awesome. Besidse blackberrys are not for everyone, as it has been reported people with a more expensive “Taste” often buy blackberrys. Let the 99% deal with Androids and iPhones.

    Posted by iEtthy | October 27, 2011, 1:44 pm
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  37. [...] MobileSyrup comentan que su precio rondará los 2.000 dólares y que, por si acaso habías tenido la peregrina idea de dudarlo, se tratará de una edición [...]

    Posted by blowor – Porsche Design P’9981 BlackBerry se presenta de manera oficial | October 27, 2011, 2:43 pm
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  38. @Jon The Razr was never $1200!!!

    Posted by MARS | October 27, 2011, 3:21 pm
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  39. Just ordered mine. I don’t think I have any room left in the budget to pay for a data plan with any of the big 3!! I guess I am going to have a “Porsche” sitting on my desk not being used!

    Posted by Bob | October 27, 2011, 3:52 pm
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  40. For those who can’t afford to buy a Porsche car. Here is your chance to own something Porsche. HA HA

    Posted by Ulysses | October 27, 2011, 4:04 pm
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  41. [...] and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to the BlackBerry Porsche P’9981 — the ugliest BlackBerry I’ve seen in years. Unveiled at RIM and Porsche Design’s Dubai [...]

    Posted by ghambas [dot] net | October 27, 2011, 4:59 pm
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  42. RIM you screwed yourselves… That’s it I’m moving to iPhone!!!

    Posted by pnoy2pogi87 | October 28, 2011, 2:02 am
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  43. What an ugly ass phone.

    Posted by Timothy709 | October 29, 2011, 11:28 am
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  44. Looks like Windows Phone 7 got help from Nokia
    and Android will get help from Blackberry.

    Posted by Michael | November 4, 2011, 8:12 am
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  45. how to order?
    thank

    Posted by gillles | November 6, 2011, 6:30 am
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  46. Its quite modern looking… not bad but I don’t see the reason for the ridiculous price unless it has to do with the processor, I’m not too tech savvy

    Posted by mark | November 21, 2011, 10:51 pm
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  47. awesome!!! can’t wait to get it!!!

    Posted by ralphy | November 23, 2011, 3:15 pm
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  48. With $2000 i can see myself through the university and start producing a better phone.

    Posted by Samuel Egbuka | February 4, 2012, 5:03 am
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